RESONATE

CONTRAST | MOVEMENT | SENSORY | TIME | PLEASURE

● This  landscape is the pattern of sound waves. RESONATE seeks to highlight the play between mass and void. We are also interested in the ‘Lure’ of spaces and have aimed to create opportunities to feed our fundamental desire to experience a gentle tension; over and under, in and out, up and down, noise and quiet, light and shadow. 
● The sound waves manifest as exaggerated undulations contouring throughout the garden suggesting movement and energy, juxtaposing the central terrace with its dominant rectilinear, horizontal form. The undulations create natural focal points into the garden inducing  the visitor to approach certain viewing locations, they suggest both movement and  exsection of  a larger space.  
● The plants featured in ‘Resonate’ are an abundant, colourful and textural mix of old and new - many hardy as motivation to engage non-gardeners. Plants that people will remember from the 60’s feature, we hope it brings a smile. 
● The warming flash of autumn colour in the Acer Forest will be continued in the hot palette of glowing reds, yellows and orange and white.  
● Sound, circles and arcs 'resonate' throughout the design creating a dynamic energy contrasting with a relaxing terrace space. 
● Foliage plants, crazy paving, stone walls, bright flowers and bedding plants and the colour palette are inspired by the memories. 
● The walls of the pavilion are a modern take on the ubiquitous Besser Breeze Blocks of the 60’s, allowing for sound and light to penetrate, the eye to see more of the garden beyond but also to create dramatic shadows. 
● The Geranium terrace 'fits' the pavilion wall behind as if hinged. The pavilion’s surprise is a descent of water that cascades sharply from the roof, a 'rain' water feature resonating its sound  throughout the garden at times. 

Our 18th GOLD Award at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, 2015
Presented by | Local Nurseries
Landscape Design | Vivid Design
Construction | Semken Landscaping 
Stone and Paving works | Avoca Landscaping

Thank you to these Suppliers
Eco Outdoor, Warners Nurseries, Oasis Horticulture, Fleming's Nurseries, Smith and Gordon Nursery, Plant Growers Australia, Scotsburn Nurseries,  Bark King, Clearpond, Daisy's Garden Supplies, Design Sheetmetal, Gardens at Night, Lilydale Instant Lawn

Links to Articles/Media for the Resonate Garden
The Age, Australian House and Garden, Houzz, Flemings Nurseries, Weekly Review, Monash Journalism, Yahoo News, The Gardening Magazine, Geelong Visual Diary, Geelong Advertiser,  Nine MSN